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Holyoke Family History

Holyoke Surname Meaning

English: variant of Holyoak.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Holyoke family from?

You can see how Holyoke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Holyoke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Holyoke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 15 Holyoke families living in New Brunswick. This was about 71% of all the recorded Holyoke's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Holyoke families in 1911.
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What did your Holyoke ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Holyoke. 100% of Holyoke men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Holyoke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Holyoke census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 295 immigration records available for the last name Holyoke. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Holyoke. For the veterans among your Holyoke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Holyoke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Holyoke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Holyoke in 1963 was 85, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Holyoke ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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